Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including shawls, cardigans, toys, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 7/22/24
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Free Patterns
Joan's Cardigan
Cardigan with pockets and cables on a moss stitch background. The only stitches picked up are on the neckband. Sizes To Fit Bust: 35" to 55". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Melissa Leapman for Cascade Yarns.
Teddy Bear with Cardigan
Teddy bear stuffie knit flat with knit cardigan with crochet edging. Size 7-8" tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Barbara Prime.
Pickleball Paddle Cover
Paddle cozy knit with 4 row repeat double seed stitch and twisted cord edging. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Barbara Hurd
Lana Lacey Skirt
Romantic midi skirt with bohemian lace textures. Knit top down with an elastic waistband. 14 Sizes. Designed by Famke van der Wal. Aran weight yarn.
Tigeropolis Set
Tiger family stuffies and friends including two tiger cubs (one in two sizes), three adult tigers, peacock, sloth bear, porcupine, monkey, and pygmy hog. These are the official patterns for the characters in the book, Tigeropolis published by Belle Media. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii. DK weight yarn. May only be free for a limited time.
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Cozy Cocoon
Easy cocoon cardigan with diamond lace, knit flat in one rectangle. No picking up stitches. Sizes S to 3XL. Fast project in Super Bulky yarn. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin for Cascade Yarns
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Spill the Tea Towel
Dish cloth or towel with the words "Spill the Tea" in knit and purl stitches with borders of little crown and little fountain lace stitches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kristin Rhea.
Seea Dress
Tiered girl's dress with with gathering at bodice and skirt. Sizes To Fit Age: 2 Years to 10 Years. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lotta Sorvoja for Novita
Maven Shawl
Triangular shawl with stripes of a chevron texture created with cables and dropped stitches. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Christina Danaee
More Free Patterns
Gladstone Temperature Cowl
Easy tubular stash buster cowl that tracks the changing seasons of an entire year. Knit one round per day in the colour corresponding to that day’s temperature and enjoy this wearable work of art! Fingering weight of yarn. Designed by Galt House of Yarn.
Small Dog Sweater
Turtleneck sweater for your handsome small dog. Uses one skein of the recommended Super Bulky weight yarn. Pug Turtleneck Sweater designed by Anne Hoag.
Spiral Rug
Quick and easy rug knit in the round with a 2 round repeat. Size Diameter: 30” but I think it would be easy to customize the size. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Universal Yarn.
Sensory Swatch Book For Baby
Here's a great way to re-purpose your swatches or use up scrap yarn! Create a book for baby to enjoy textures and colors, that can be washed. Instructions for cover, binding, and adding pages designed by Christine Guest
Pumpkin Penny and Betty Blueberry
Pumpkins and blueberries transform into dolls with this topsy turvy flip toy. Knit flat. DK weight yarn. Designed by Kaz kew.
Llamerino Shawlette
One skein triangular shawl with wide lace border that creates a naturally wavy edge. Uses one skein of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin for Cascade Yarns.
Landscape Sweater
A different type of patchwork sweater that creates a colorful mountain scene with sun and cloud. Sizes XS to 5XL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Nicole Winer for Yarnspirations. A kit is also available.
Pescadero Waves Blanket
Rippled stripes in 5 colors and an 8 row repeat were inspired by ocean waves. DK or Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Heather Linebarger.
Robin Tee
Easy pullover top knit seamlessly from the top down with a 4 round repeat. No picking up stitches. Sizes To Fit: 2 sizes but looks like it will be easy to customize. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Fallone.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
You Can Banner
Wall Hanging with empowering message. Size 27cm/11" wide x 35cm/14" long approx. Super Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Lauren Aston. A kit is also available.
Sheep Family Headband and Dog Sweater
Matching individual patterns for you and your best friend featuring stranded sheep motifs. Aran weight yarn. Designed by NewAgeKnittingCA
Scrap Yarn Bag
This garter stitch patchwork tote is a a clever way to use of those small bits of Worsted yarn! Designed by Frugal Knitting Haus.
How Does Your Garden Grow Dress
Cute baby and child A-Line dress with lace and bobble flowers on the skirt. This is a flat knit pattern, but suggestions on how to knit it in the round are included. Sizes: To fit 6-12 months to 4-5 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by heaventoseven.
Emotional Support Chicken™
Chicken stuffie knit flat in garter stitch. Size 13” long. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Annette Corsino.
Over The Rainbow Toddler Blanket
Striped ripple blanket knit using a variation on the old shale stitch pattern. Appropriate as a beginner knitter project. Size 40" wide x 38". Designed by Gabrielle Vansteelandt
Winding Ways Shawl
Striped triangle shawl with a striking zig zag texture. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Hill of RavinSekaiDesigns.